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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.96, 4,513.25 and 2,511.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.96, 4,513.25 and 2,511.27 is: 3,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.96 : 4,513.25 = 2,511.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.96/4,513.25 = 2,511.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.96x = 4,513.25 × 2,511.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.96x = 11,333,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,333,995.61/3,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.16

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